Author: Mahesh Darkunde

Dassault Aviation confirmed that the Falcon 10X will conduct its maiden flight in 2026, supported by three structurally complete test aircraft and fully delivered Rolls-Royce Pearl 10X engines.

Emirates is expanding its fleet retrofit to 111 more aircraft, adding new cabins, advanced entertainment, and Starlink Wi-Fi across A380s and Boeing 777s.

Emirates Airline (EK) will launch free Starlink Wi-Fi on its in-service Boeing 777 fleet in November 2025, with a full rollout across 232 aircraft completed by mid-2027.

China’s major airlines are offering free changes for Japan flights after a government alert warned of rising security risks tied to political tension over Taiwan.

Turkish Airlines upgrades all Singapore flights to a consistent 1-2-1 Business Class layout on A350 and 787 aircraft from 2026.

Beond Airlines (B4), the Dubai-headquartered boutique carrier, has introduced a surprising adjustment to its route network by routing its existing service between Malé (MLE) and Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) via Red Sea International Airport (RSI) in Saudi Arabia.

Qatar Airways (QR) has announced a major expansion of its operations in Saudi Arabia (SA), introducing a new route to Hail (HAS) and increasing frequencies to Jeddah (JED) and Riyadh (RUH).

The MiG-21, India’s first supersonic fighter, is returning to the skies as part of the Indian Air Force’s Heritage Flight, celebrating six decades of service and unmatched legacy.

Since the completion of the merger on November 12, Air India has emphasized consistency in service and improved communication with passengers.

On 7 November 2025, the Supreme Court of India addressed the petition filed by the father of the late pilot of Air India Flight AI 171.